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ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES IN

 

FLORENCE - MILAN - ROME - SIENA

COURSE COSTS 2009

ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2009


THERE IS A REGISTRATION FEE OF  70  FOR ALL COURSES

 

 

  

GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES

ART AND CULTURE

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Standard Course

Italian plus Art and Design (Milan)

Italian for Banking

Long Term Course

Italian for Law

Long Term Semester Course

Courses for Musical Specialisation  (Florence)

Italian for Hotel Industry

Intensive Course

The Language of Wine and Food

Extensive Standard Course (Milan)

''Italy today''

Language and Culture courses for young people

(over 50)

Viarregio

The Language of Tourism

University Preparation Courses

The Language of Architecture

Sabbatical Year

Italian for Flight Attendants

Intensive PLUS-5

Business Correspondence

Intensive PLUS-10

 INTERNSHIP

Small Group Course

Course for Italian Language Teachers

 

GapYear

 

Private Tuition

 

Italian Internship Programme

 

 

«FIRENZE» DIPLOMA EXAMINATION COURSES

   

DELI - Diploma

 

 

DILI - Diploma

 

 

DALC - Diploma

 

 

"NABA" AND "DOMUS ACADEMY" STUDENTS

   

 

   

Standard Course   

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

2 weeks

111

40

 

12

300

3 weeks

112

60

 

12

450

4 weeks

113

80

 

12

600

additional week

 

20

 

12

150

Short description and Notes

  • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week
  • Minimum 2 weeks.
  • Max. 12 participants per group
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

 

Long Term Standard Course

(minimum 3 months)

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

12 weeks

131

240

 

12

1500

additional week

 

20

 

12

125

Short description and Notes

 

·                     4 lessons of group language course per day; 20   lessons per week

·                     Minimum 12 weeks.

·                     Max. 12 participants per group.

·                     Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

Long Term Semester Course


(min. duration 6 months)

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

24 weeks

141

480

 

12

2760

additional week

 

20

 

12

115

Short description and Notes

  • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week
  • Minimum 24 weeks.
  • Max. 12 participants per group.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

INTENSIVE GROUP COURSE (Florence - Milan and Rome)

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

2 weeks

161

60

 

12

470

3 weeks

162

90

 

12

705

4 weeks

163

120

 

12

940

additional week

 

30

 

12

235

Short description and Notes

  • Per day: 4 lessons of standard language course and 2 extra lessons of group language course; 30 lessons per week.
  • Minimum 2 weeks.
  • Max. 12 participants per group.
  • Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
  • Course centers: Florence - Rome

 

INTENSIVE PLUS-5 COURSE

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

 max.

2 weeks

171

50

 12

650

3 weeks

172

75

 12

975

4 weeks

173

100

 12

1300

additional week

 

25

 12

325

Short description and Notes

  • Per day: 4 lessons of standard language course plus 1 extra lesson of private tuition; 25 lessons per week (Plus 5 © = five lessons of private tuition per week).
  • Minimum 2 weeks.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

INTENSIVE PLUS-10 COURSE

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

max.

2 weeks

181

60

12

1000

3 weeks

182

90

12

1500

4 weeks

183

120

12

2000

additional week

 

30

12

500

Short description and Notes

  • Per day: 4 lessons of standard language course plus 2 extra lessons of private tuition; 30 lessons per week(Plus 10 © = ten lessons of private tuition per week).
  • Minimum 2 weeks.
  • Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

SMALL GROUP INTENSIVE COURSE
(Florence and Rome)

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

2 weeks

191

60

2

5

1000

3 weeks

192

90

2

5

1500

4 weeks

193

120

2

5

2000

additional week

 

30

2

5

500

Short description and Notes

  • 6 lessons per day; 30 lessons per week.
  • 2 to max. 5 participants per group; if there should be only one participant for a course/level, she/he will be placed in an Intensive Plus-10 course.
  • Minimum 2 weeks.
  • Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
  • Course centers: Florence - Rome

"ITALY TODAY" LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

2 weeks

211

50

1

 

650

4 weeks

212

100

1

 

1300

Short description and Notes

  • 40 lessons of standard language course and 10 lessons of culture course in two weeks; total 50 lessons in 2 weeks.
  • Minimum 2 participants for the cultural part of the course; if there should be only one participant for a course/level, she/he will be placed in an Intensive Plus-5 course.
  • Level requested: intermediate and above.
  • Duration: 2 or 4 weeks.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

«FIRENZE» DIPLOMA EXAMINATION COURSES

Exam Preparation Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

All Levels

4

311

120

2

12

1165

Short description and Notes

  • 80 lessons of standard language course and 40 lessons of examination preparation; total 120 lessons in 4 weeks.
  • Minimum 2 participants; if there should be only one participant in a preparatory course/level, she/he will be placed in an Intensive Plus-5 course.
  • Examination fees included in the course price.
  • Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena.
  • Please ask for the special information brochure for the AIL-exams «Firenze»

PRIVATE TUITION

Type of Course

Course No.

Participants

Euro
1 Lesson

Euro, lesson + lunch with teacher, per day

One-To-One

411

1

40

70

Two-To-One

431

2

50

105

Three-To-One

451

3

60

140

Conditions of participation

  • Min. 3 lessons per day.
  • Min. enrollment: one week.
  • A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid for any enrollment.
  • Two-to-One-Course and Three-to-One-Course: similar knowledge of the Italian language of the participants requested.

System LinguaKit

  • 3 to 8 lessons per day.
  • The course intensity may be changed from week to week.

Professional courses

  • Should there be already sufficient knowledge of Italian, the participant can also learn Italian language specific to her/his profession. Please indicate, together with the enrollment, the professional branch requested from the participant

Lunch with the teacher

  • On request, every private tuition combination can be organized to include lunch with the teacher.

Course dates

  • These courses can be started on any working day of the year; however, we suggest to begin on Mondays.
  • Private lessons during weekends and the weeks of Christmas and New Year only on request and at special rates

Course centres

  • Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

COURSE FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
(Florence, Milan and Rome)

Type of Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

Training Course

2

341

70

5

 

750

DITALS PREPARATION

1

342

34

5

 

445

Short description and Notes

  • Training Course: 54 lessons of theory and 16 lessons of practical in class training

  • This course takes place under the auspices of the «Socrates / Comenius / Grundtvig III» program of the European Community, which awards financial aid.

    Program:

    A) The pedagogy of Italian as a foreign language; theoretical and practical use,

    techniques, teaching material.

    B) DITALS exam for Italian teachers preparation.

    C) Phonetics.

    D) Body language Workshop.

    E) Exercises.

    F) 16 lessons of observation and practice in Italian language classes.

  • Duration of a lesson = 60 minutes.

  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome

     

  • Please ask for the special information brochure

Course Dates 2009

Florence: 27 Apr - 08 May 15 Jun - 26 Jun 19 Oct - 30 Oct

Milan: 02 Mar - 13 Mar 01 Jun - 12 Jun 21 Sep - 02 Oct

Rome: 18 May - 29 May 29 Jun - 10 Jul 05 Oct - 16 Oct

 

DITALS PREPARATION COURSE

 The “DITALS exam for Italian Teachers” Preparation Course is part of the Training

Course mentioned above. It takes place during the first week of the course and

contains the following subjects:

A) The pedagogy of Italian as a foreign language; theoretical and practical use,

tecniques, teaching material.

B) DITALS exam for Italian teachers preparation.

 Participants who are only interested in the first part of the course, can choose to do it, but the DITALS preparation course will not be recognized by the «Socrates /

Comenius / Grundtvig III» program.

 Duration of a lesson = 60 minutes.

 Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome

UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSES (Rome & Milan)

Type of Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

I - Beginner

24

351

540

5

 

3705

II - Elementary

20

352

460

5

 

3205

III - Intermediate

16

353

380

5

 

2705

IV - Advanced

12

354

300

5

 

2285

V - Proficient

8

355

220

5

 

1805

VI - Academic

4

356

140

5

 

1205

Short description and Notes

  • The preparatory courses are intended for students who wish to attend Italian Universities. The students can choose the course according to their ability in Italian language.
  • Special conditions of participation.
  • Course center: Rome, Milan
  • Please ask for the special information brochure
Course Dates 2009

Course I: 09 March - 21 August

Course II: 06 April - 21 August

Course III: 04 May - 21 August

 

Course IV: 01 June - 21 August

Course V: 29 June - 21 August

Course VI: 27 July - 21 August

 

ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR (GAP YEAR)

 

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

32 weeks

321

650

5

12

5720

Short description and Notes

·         The “academic school year” is a 32 week language and culture course for students who wish to experience living and studying in Italy. The course combines not only language courses with Italian culture classes at the school but the syllabus also incorporates the fundamental elements of level C2 of the European Language Portfolio. All in all, the course offers students the opportunity to see at first hand the various aspects of Italy’s rich history and culture. The course is composed of a linguistic element and an academic element:
1) Linguistic element:
- 480 lessons of the standard language course
- 80 lessons of preparation for the two Diploma «Firenze» AIL exams DILI (intermediate level) and DALI (advanced level)
2) Academic element (80 lessons):
- Italian Civilisation and History
- Art History
- Business Italian
- History of Italian Fashion and Design
- Final research

·         The duration of the whole stay is 32 weeks, (34 weeks for the course starting in September and including two weeks of Christmas Holidays where no courses are held).

·         All students can take part in the weekly cultural and social activities organised by the school.

·         Minimum 5 participants.

·         Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena

·         Please ask our Marketing Office for detailed information

The price of the course includes

  • Teaching material
  • Student card
  • 650 lessons of language, culture and exam
  • Placement, mid-term and final tests, including continous assessment tests
  • Fees for the Diploma «Firenze» AIL exams DILI and DALI
  • Drop-in hours; same as office hours
  • Documents for Visa and Residence Permit
  • Social activities (free or at cost price)
  • "Academic School Year" Diploma

Special accomodation offer, reserved for "Academic School Year" students

Students can choose from the following:

  • Double or single room in an apartment with other students
  • Double or single room in family, breakfast included
  • Double or single room in family, half board (breakfast and dinner)

Accommodation price for 32 weeks (223 nights):

  • Double room in apartment standard or in family with breakfast: 3’345 Euro
  • Supplement for September course, including Christmas Holidays 210 Euro
  • Supplement for single room, per week
  • Supplement for half board in family, per week

COURSES FOR MUSICAL SPECIALIZATION (Florence)

Type of Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

Instrument courses

2

561

18

 1

 

450

Canto / Singing

2

562

18

 1

 

450

Instrumental Ensemble

2

563

18

2

 

250

Vocal Ensemble

2

564

18

4

 

250

The Language of the Libretti

2

565

60

 

12/1

1100

Instrument Courses

Instruments: Piano, Violin and Viola, Cello, Flute and Piccolo, Oboe, Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Double bass, Horn, Guitar, Drums, Electric guitar, Electric bass. All students have to bring their own instruments with them; only Piano and Drums are available at school.
The two week courses consist of 18 lessons, divided in 5 lessons of private tuition, 6 lessons of personal training, 5 lessons of auditing and 2 lessons of ensemble.

Canto and Diction for Singers

The two week course consists of 18 lessons, divided in 5 lessons of private tuition in singing, 6 lessons of personal training, 5 lessons of auditing and 2 lessons of vocal ensemble. The course also concentrates on improving Italian diction.

Instrumental Ensemble Course

The Instrumental Ensemble course is a group course with minimum 2 participants to create a duo. The two week course consists of 18 lessons, divided in 8 lessons of private tuition and 10 lessons of instrumental ensemble and auditing.
The course requires a pre-intermediate level (over two years’ study of an instrument).
It is possible to enroll for an Instrument Course at the same time.

Vocal Ensemble Course

The Vocal Ensemble course is a group course with minimum 4 participants. The two week course consists of 18 lessons, divided in 8 lessons of private tuition and 10 lessons of vocal ensemble and auditing.
The course requires a pre-intermediate level (over two years’ study).

The Language of the Libretti

The language of the Libretti course consists of four lessons in a standard language course plus two private tutorials on the professional field of the language of the Opera, each day. An intermediate knowledge of Italian is recommended for those attending this course.

Notes

·                     For Instrument and Canto courses, there are 3 levels of ability:

- Beginner = up to two years’ study;
- Intermediate = from two to five years’ study;
- Expert = over five years’ study.

·                     Each lesson has a duration of 60 minutes (except the language of Libretti: 45 minutes per lesson).

·                     All courses can be extended.

·                     Course center: Florence,
all courses are organized in collaboration with the Music School “Il Trillo”.

Starting Dates 2009

05 Jan / 19 Jan / 02 Feb / 16 Feb / 02 Mar / 16 Mar /

27 Apr / 04 May / 18 May / 01 Jun / 15 Jun / 29 Jun / 13 Jul /

07 Sep / 21 Sep / 05 Oct / 19 Oct / 02 Nov / 16 Nov / 30 Nov


ITALIAN PLUS ART AND DESIGN SEMESTER  (Milan)

Type of Course

Duration in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Euro

Language

Art Course

I - Beginner

24

12

611

624

5260

II - Elementary

20

12

612

544

5000

III - Intermediate

16

12

613

464

4500

IV - Advanced

12

12

614

384

4000

V - Proficient

8

12

615

304

3650

VI - Academic

4

12

616

224

3100

Short description and Notes

Thanks to the collaboration with NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts), we are able to offer

our students the possibility of attending a semester inside a University of Arts, choosing

between one of the following areas:

  • Visual Arts: painting, drawing, photography

  • Design: interior, product, furniture

  • Fashion Design

Before starting the Semester program it is necessary that students reach a good level

of the Italian language. They can follow 4 or more weeks of intensive language classes.

The following are the language requirements to reach the minimum level necessary to

enter in the Semester program:

  • Oriental and Middle Eastern students: 480 lessons of Standard language course;

  • Students from UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: 400 lessons of

  • Standard language course;

  • European students: 320 lessons of Standard language course;

  • Spanish, Portuguese and South American students: 160 lessons of Standard

  • language course.

  • The Standard language course of 4 weeks consists of 80 lessons.

  • Italian language preparation courses for more than 24 weeks: please ask for our

  • special offers.

  • The Art and Design programs have a duration of 12 weeks and consist of 144

  • lessons. The courses are held in the late afternoon from 5 pm to 9 pm.

  • Course center: Milan

Please ask for more information

Starting Dates 2009 - 2010
Italian Plus Art courses:
First semester    Second semester
Course I: 20-Apr-09   Course I:  31-Aug-09
Course II: 18-May-09   Course II: 28-Sep-09
Course III:  15-Jun-09   Course III:  26-Oct-09
Course IV:  13-Jul-09   Course IV: 23-Nov-09
Course V:  10-Aug-09   Course V:  04-Jan-10
Course VI:  07-Sep-09   Course VI:  01-Feb-10
Art Semester: ** 05-Oct-09   Art Semester: ** 01-Mar-10
       
** Starting dates for the Semester Art Courses could change, depending on the Italian Ministry of Education.



LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE FOR 50s+  (Viarregio)
 

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

2 weeks

V221

40 + visits + excursions

3

760

Short description and Notes

This course is specifically designed for more mature students over the age of 50.

Students will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a

wide variety of cultural activities.

 

 

Morning Program:

The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and

conversational skills, and heighten the awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.

 

Afternoon Program:

  • Orientation tour of the city and introduction to the Liberty Architecture period with visits

  • to the “Promenade Regina Margherita” and the “Gran Café”;

  • Melodrama: Introduction to Puccini’s Operas, with live auditing (Giardini Sonori);

  • Cooking class with typical Mediterranean dinner;

  • Afternoon excursion to Torre del Lago with visit to Puccini’s house and museum;

  • Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses and bread;

  • Seminar on ‘gelati italiani’ (Italian Ice Cream);

  • Weekend day trip to Florence.

Course Dates 2009

14 Apr - 24 Apr

01 Jun - 12 Jun

21 Sep - 02 Oct

 

Notes

  • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.

  • Visits and excursions on the afternoons.

  • One full day excursion during the weekend.

  • If there is only one participant, she/he will be placed in an Intensive PLUS-5 course.

  • All organized school activites are free of charge for this participant.

 

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

2 weeks

331

60

 

12/1

1.100

additional week

 

30

 

12/1

550

Short description and Notes

The professional courses consist of four lessons in a standard language course plus two private tutorials on the selected professional field, each day. You can choose among the following subjects:

An intermediate knowledge of Italian is suggested for those attending the professional courses. Please ask for detailed programs.

  • Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
  • All courses are extendable
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena


SPECIAL OFFER FOR "NABA" AND "DOMUS ACADEMY" STUDENTS

Type of Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

STANDARD PREPARATION COURSE

4

110

80

 

12

460

additional week

 

20

 

12

115

INTENSIVE PLUS-5 PREPARATION COURSE

4

111

100

 

12/1

1.160

additional week

 

25

 

12/1

290

INTENSIVE PLUS-10 PREPARATION COURSE

4

112

120

 

12/1

1.860

additional week

 

30

 

12/1

465

Short description and Notes

  • These courses are reserved only for students enrolled in Academic Courses of NABA (Academy of Fine Arts, Fashion and Design) and DOMUS ACADEMY.
  • Minimum duration: 4 weeks.
  • Standard course: 4 lessons of group language course per day.
  • Plus-5 Course: 4 lessons of Standard course plus 1 lesson of private tuition per day.
  • Plus-10 course: 4 lessons of Standard course plus 2 lessons of private tuition per day.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena



ITALIAN INTERNSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE

Type of Course

Duration
in weeks

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

Italian language

min. 4

371

80

 

12

600

Professional Orientation

2

372

20

 

 

200

Internship Programme

8

373

 

 

 

695

12

910

16

1.125

Work Exprerience

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers you the unique experience of living and working in Italy. The Work Experience & Internship programme consists of three stages:

  1. First you have to attend an Italian language preparation course with a minimum duration of four weeks and minimum 4 lessons/day.
  2. During the last 2 weeks of your language course you will be prepared for the internship in a professional orientation course.
  3. The third stage consists in an unpaid internship in a carefully selected Italian company of minimum two up to four months.

Italian Language Preparation

You have to attend a language preparation course with a minimum duration of 4 weeks. However, to attend the Internship programme, a proficiency level of Italian is required.

Professional Orientation

To widen your professional knowledge, you get 20 lessons of specialization in two weeks: you will acquire sufficient skills to start a period of internship placement.
These lessons will be held during the last two weeks of the language courses.

Internship Programme

The minimum duration is 8 weeks that can be extended up to 16 weeks (or as long as your visa is valid). You may choose from several sectors listed under unpaid experience. The position offered is influenced by your previous work experience, education and level of Italian. Most of the employ locations are in Florence, Rome, Siena or Milan. We assist you in selecting the Internship company according to your curriculum vitae and interests. We arrange your meetings with the internship coordinator to plan your internship experience. We will help you with the interview with the chosen companies. We will assist you to get the permit of stay and to define contact agreement with the selected company. We will monitor your internship experience together with the internship company. During your Internship experience you will get an insurance covering workplace accidents.
At the end of your Internship program you will receive a Certificate stating the Italian proficiency and the acquired Internship experience.
Fields of intership: Tourism / Restaurant / Hotel management / Travel Agency / Web design / Web marketing / Design / Architecture; many other fields on request.

Notes

  • Application requirements:
    - Application must reach our school at least 2 months in advance;
    - Very good knowledge of the Italian language (min. proficiency level);
    - Minimum age: 18 years - maximum age: 35 years;
    - Minimum stay in Italy: 3 months;
    - Insurance documents (EU-EHIC - card or proof of private illness insurance cover).
  • Applicant in 3 steps:
    1 - You have to send the application form at least 2 months in advance, indicating chosen city, type and duration of the language course and of the work experience required. Together with the application you have to send:
    - your C.V. (in Italian or English), including 3 photos;
    - a motivational letter (in Italian or English);
    - the filled-in work experience questionnaire.
    2 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci will answer as soon as possible, saying whether the applition is acceptable or not.
    3 - If the application is accepted, you have to pay the full course fees (language course, professional orientation and internship program).
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena
  • Please ask our Marketing Office for the application form and for more information.

SABBATICAL YEAR
Minimum duration 48 weeks

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

48 weeks

151

960

 

12

5.040

additional

 

20

 

 

105

Short description and Notes

  • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
  • Minimun 48 weeks; max. 12 participants per group.
  • Course centers: Florence - Milan - Rome - Siena


PREPARATION COURSES FOR FASHION AND DESIGN ACADEMIES
(Milan)

Type of Course

 

Course No.

Number
of Lessons

Euro

I - Beginner

28

361

620

3.965

II - Basic

24

362

540

3.705

III - Elementary

20

363

460

3.205

IV - Intermediate

16

364

380

2.705

V - Advanced

12

365

300

2.285

VI - Proficient

8

366

220

1.805

VII - Academic

4

367

140

1.205

Short description and Notes

  • The preparatory courses are intended for students who wish to attend Italian Fashion

  • and Design Academies.

  • The students can choose the course according to their ability in Italian language.

  • Course centers: Florence - Milan

  • Please ask for more information

Starting dates 2009

First Session

  • Course I: 09 February - 21 August

  • Course II: 09 March - 21 August

  • Course III: 06 April - 21 August

  • Course IV: 04 May - 21 August

  • Course V: 01 June - 21 August

  • Course VI: 29 June - 21 August

  • Course VII: 27 July - 21 August

Second Session

  • Course I: 09 March - 18 September

  • Course II: 06 April - 18 September

  • Course III: 04 May - 18 September

  • Course IV: 01 June - 18 September

  • Course V: 29 June - 18 September

  • Course VI: 27 July - 18 September

  • Course VII: 24 August - 18 September



ITALIAN PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FASHION SHOWS
(Milan)

Duration

Course No.

Number of Lessons

Participants

Euro

min.

max.

3 weeks

621

40 + Showroom visits and Fashion Runways

3

 

1.235

Short description and Notes

This course consists of 20 lessons held at the school followed by 20 hours of guided

visits to Fashion Shows, Showrooms, Shops, Fairs, Fashion and Design Magazines.

All lessons are held by academic professors and professionals in the fashion and design

fields.

The general part of the program always remains the same, while the specific topics

change in consideration of events that are happening in the city at the time, i.e.: Milan

Fashion Week Woman - «Milano Moda Donna», Milan Fashion Week Man - «Milano

Moda Uomo» or Milan Furniture Fair - «Salone Internazionale del Mobile».

• Minimum 3 participants.

• Level requested: intermediate and above.

• Course center: Milan

Please ask for more information

Course dates

16 Feb - 07 Mar: Milano Moda Donna - Fashion Week Woman autumn/winter

14 Apr - 30 Apr: Salone del Mobile - Milan Furniture Fair

08 Jun - 26 Jun: Milano Moda Uomo - Fashion Week Man spring/summer

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ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2009

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION

2 weeks
(13 nights)

additional week
(7 nights)

Additional Night

min.

max.

min.

max.

min.

max.

Apartment standard,
shared kitchen and bathroom

double room

195

229.45

105

123.55

15.00 17.65

single room

260

305.50

140

164.50

20.00 23.50

Family, breakfast

double room

195

229.45

105

123.55

15.00 17.65

single room

260

305.50

140

164.50

20.00 23.50

Family, half board (breakfast+dinner)

double room

325

383.50

175

206.50

25.00 29.50

single room

390

458.90

210

247.10

30.00 35.30

Hotel of all categories, Extra Comfort Shared apartments, Private apartments,
Studios and Residences
 

Prices on request

Availability:

Housing available from Sunday afternoon (after 2:00 pm) before the beginning of the course

to the Saturday morning (10:00 am) at the end of the course. Different arrival or departure days must

be confirmed in writing, However, it is not possible to arrive earlier than the Saturday before the start of the course

and to remain later than the Sunday after the end of the course.

 

Remember that the schools are closed from 19 December 2009 to 03 January 2010 for

Christmas Holidays. Students can, however, book accommodation for this period at special

rates (except Academic School Year students).

 

Extra charge = supplementary night(s).

Arrival time

It is your responsibility to inform either the landlord (by phone) or the school (by phone,

fax or email), at least 4 days before arrival, of your estimated time of arrival.

Double rooms

Only available where booked by student / friend travelling together. Students arriving wiht a friend may book a double room, even if the accompanying person does not take a language course.

Bed-linen

Host families

Bed-linen is provided and changed every two weeks.

Shared apartments

Bed-linen is provided and changed every two weeks or, alternatively, upon arrival each student will be given a set of bed-linens and two sets if they stay for a longer period. In this case students are required to wash bed-linens themselves.

Towels

Students need to bring their own towels.

Deposit for shared apartments

You must pay a deposit of 100 Euro to get the keys for the accommodation in shared apartments. This deposit must be paid in cash or by Traveller’s Cheque on arrival and will be refunded upon departure, less repairs if needed.

Host family accommodation

Students can choose between breakfast and half board (breakfast and dinner). Students cannot cook on their own (except by special arrangement).

Accommodation less than 2 weeks

Accommodations for the duration of less than 2 weeks in shared apartment and families only

by special request.

 

Nota bene

Accommodation is provided only in combination with the booking of a language course

 

No accommodation will be provided for the booking of Part Time Courses.